Number of hydrogen fuel stations by country 2025| Statista
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(Image: H2stations.org) Asia leads by a wide margin, boasting 748 active stations. China accounts for the largest share at 384, followed by South Korea with 198 and Japan at 161. Notably, South Korea added 25 stations – its third consecutive year at that pace – reinforcing its position as a major hydrogen hub.
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Notably, South Korea added 25 stations – its third consecutive year at that pace – reinforcing its position as a major hydrogen hub. Europe saw its station count rise to 294, with Germany at 113 and France at 65. The Netherlands reached 25 stations, while Bulgaria and Slovakia each opened their very first stations in their capitals.
Of these, 748 were in Asia, with China leading the way with 384 stations. South Korea had 198 refuelling stations, while Japan had 161 refuelling sites. By comparison, the hydrogen infrastructure in Europe is still sparse: at the end of last year, there were only 294 refuelling stations, most of them in Germany: 113 refuelling stations.
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In 2024, around 125 new hydrogen refuelling stations were opened worldwide: 42 in Europe, around 30 in China, 25 in South Korea, 8 in Japan and 13 in North America.
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Asia leads by a wide margin, boasting 748 active stations. China accounts for the largest share at 384, followed by South Korea with 198 and Japan at 161. Notably, South Korea added 25
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